Yeast Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries get cooked down with maple syrup into a jewel-toned syrup that forms the heart of this vibrant, fizzy drink. The result is bright, tart, and just sweet enough — the kind of thing that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from maple syrup rather than any fermented or processed sugars, it fits naturally into a yeast-free lifestyle without any awkward substitutions or compromises. Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a punchy citrus backbone that balances the berry richness beautifully. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the whole drink has a lively, celebratory feel that makes it perfect for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. A sprig of mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from simple to stunning in about two seconds.
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4 servings
For the raspberry syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the spritzer
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves, about 1 minute. Add the raspberries and cook, pressing them gently with the back of a spoon, until the berries have broken down and the syrup is deep red, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the raspberry syrup cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
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